Civil Practice Law Blog

BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR EMAIL SCAMS

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 by Michael Stewart Samelson

Email scams are on the rise. With the current economic situation, it’s easy to understand why people are interested in making some extra money and being less cautious. These scams are becoming more sophisticated, even attorneys are being targeted.

For example, our firm recently received an email from a woman allegedly living abroad concerning a divorce settlement with an ex-husband living in Colorado. She requested our services in collecting... Read More

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Topic: Civil Practice

Parents file wrongful death lawsuit against son's wife

Friday, August 12, 2011 by Marc J. Victor

http://www.attorneyforfreedo m.com/index.cfm/g/chandler-personal-injury-dui-lawyer-news/f/parents-file-wrongful-death-suit-sons-w ife-vicki-lopez-attorney.htm... Read More

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Topic: Civil Practice

Rhode Island Trial Lawyer; Providence Trial Lawyer; Providence Civil Law; AG Lynch Refuses to File Health Care Law Suit despite Gov Carcieri's request

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 by Claudia Gregoire

Rhode Island Trial Lawyer; Providence Trial Lawyer; Providence Civil Law

Rhode Island Governor Carcieri calls on state Attorney General Patrick Lynch to
challenge the constitutionality of the new federal health care law, but as the Providence Journal has reported, Lynch,
in a written statement, refuses to do... Read More

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Topic: Civil Practice

Providence Trial Lawyer; Rhode Island Trial Lawyer; Providence Civil Lawyer; Providence Torts Lawyer; Fire Victims Expect Settlement Money in Mid-June

Friday, April 30, 2010 by Claudia Gregoire

Providence Trial Lawyer; Rhode Island Trial Lawyer; Providence Civil Lawyer; Providence Torts Lawyer

The Providence Journal reports that for the 100 dead and 200 injured in a Warwick nightclub fire in 2003, compensation
is finally within reach. 550... Read More

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Topic: Civil Practice

Important Advice that can Impact the Outcome of your Accident Lawsuit

Monday, March 15, 2010 by Jeffrey S. Friedman

It may seem like an extra burden to do a little extra in the event of injuries or losses, but when the time comes to put together the settlement, this good piece of information can make up a solid case on your behalf. Read on for some important advice that can impact the outcome of your accident lawsuit as provided by the Delaware auto accident lawyers of Silverman McDonald & Friedman Attorneys at Law, 302-888-2900, www.smflegal.com ... Read More

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Topic: Civil Practice

Providence Man to Pay $675K for Illegal File-Sharing, Award by Federal Jury

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by Claudia Gregoire

A federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has ordered a Boston University graduate student to pay $675,000 to four record agencies, for illegally downloading and sharing music online. While the defendant's lawyer urged the jury to award only minimal damages as he was just "a kid who did what kids do," the recording industry urged jurors to send a strong message that such illegal downloading takes a heavy toll on the revenues of the... Read More

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Topic: Civil Practice

RI Interpreter Practice Violates Federal Law

Wednesday, July 29, 2009 by Claudia Gregoire

The Associated Press reports that Rhode Island is in violation of federal law for not providing court interpreters for non-English speakers in all civil cases, according to a new study by the Brennan center for Justice at the NYU School of Law. Among its study of 35 states, it said 46% do not require interpreters in all civil cases, in contravention of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which the report says covers the RI Judiciary. Source: RI Lawyers Weekly; Associated Press.... Read More

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Topic: Civil Practice

Trial Starts in Music Downloading Case, RI Defendant

Monday, July 27, 2009 by Claudia Gregoire

NOTE: NOT A CRIMINAL CASE.

The Providence Journal reports that the trial of a R.I. man accused of illegally downloading music
from the Kazaa website has begun in MA. The recording industry filed
charges against the BU student for copyright infringement.... Read More

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Topic: Civil Practice

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